Waiver of Interview

The following categories of applicants are qualified for the waiver of interview:

Applicants over the age of 80

Applicants over 80 years of age applying for B-2 or B-1/B-2 do not need to schedule an appointment and are generally not required to come to the Embassy or Consulate for an interview or fingerprints, though the consular section reserves the right to call applicants in if necessary. The applicant or a proxy (only a close relative - identification card will be checked) may drop off the complete application at the consular section during the following hours:

Brasilia: 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Rio de Janeiro: 8:00 am to 11:00 am

São Paulo: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Recife: 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Required documents:

  • The Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form DS-160 Confirmation Page with barcode, and uploaded photo. This form is available here: DS-160
  • A passport sized (5x7cm, with light background) photo for each Visa Application Form DS-160. For more detailed information please access the following information: Photo Standards
  • A valid passport with at least six months validity from the date of the interview.
  • Original Citibank receipt for the non-refundable visa application fee for each applicant. All fees must be paid in Reais at Citibank (Please be advised, It is necessary to present a photocopy or original of each applicant's passport at Citibank when paying the fee.)

At posts that use courier services, the applicant or proxy will need to pay the courier service for delivery of the passport before leaving. In cases where the applicant is renewing a business and tourist visa (B-1/B-2), the applicant or proxy will need to pay the additional visa fee (if applicable - please click on this link to check the current amount of all fees) before leaving the Embassy or Consulate.

Holders of Diplomatic or Official Passports

Holders of Diplomatic or Official Passports and members of International Organizations traveling on an official mission (visa types A-1, A-2, C-2, C-3, G-1, G-2, G-3 and G-4) do not need to pay the visa application fee but are required to present:

  • The Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form DS-160 Confirmation Page with barcode, and uploaded photo. This form is available here: DS-160
  • A passport sized (5x7cm, with light background) photo for each Visa Application Form DS-160. For more detailed information please access the following information: Photo Standards
  • A valid passport with at least six months validity from the date of the interview.
  • Bring a diplomatic note from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Itamaraty) or the appropriate embassy or international organization.

NOTE: Holders of Diplomatic passports who are are requesting a visa in another visa category (tourism, student, etc) do not have to schedule an appointment , pay the visa application fee or present a diplomatic note, but must come to the Embassy or Consulate to submit their documents, have their fingerprints scanned, and have an interview with a Consular Officer.

Please check the Contact Information and Working Hours page for information on the submission hours for the Embassy and for each Consulate.

Note: The US Consulate in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro have special programs designed to facilitate the interview process for certain groups, such as minors under 14 years old, qualifying business travelers renewing their visas, students, journalists, athletes, entertainers, etc... For additional information on how to qualify click on one of the links below:

Sao Paulo Business Program Plus

Sao Paulo Student Program

Sao Paulo Minors Plus Program

Rio de Janeiro Visa Programs

All other visa applicants must schedule an appointment to come to the Embassy or Consulate to be personally interviewed.